Update: 03.11.2025
After the collision of the container vessel Wan Hai A17 with the Chinese-registered bulker Hai Li 5, Chinese authorities imposed restrictions on heavy export container handling on 30 October.
As of today, 3 November, key vessels can navigate in both directions. However, full channel recovery is expected this week.
Nevertheless, container handling in Nansha Port remains challenging due to the tight control over appointment availability, with vessel delays averaging three days.
According to the latest update from container carrier Wan Hai, the vessel is still at Nansha awaiting its next sail.
Original article: 27.10.2025
A collision occurred on 25 October in the Lingding Channel, China, involving a bulk carrier and container vessel Wan Hai A17.
The incident resulted in the sinking of the bulk carrier, which had 15 crew members on board.
According to the media, 13 of the 15 crew members were rescued, and two remain missing.
The Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) enforced temporary traffic controls across the affected channel, and vessels in the area were instructed to maintain safe distances from the incident.
Wan Hai Lines confirmed that the Singapore-registered Wan Hai A17 remains in stable condition, reports ShippingWatch.
The boxship, currently being held in Nansha Port, sustained damage to its bow when bulk carrier Hai Li 5 reportedly lost power and went out of control.
Wan Hai A17 is a 13,458 TEU ship sailing under the flag of Singapore on Wan Hai's Asia-Indian Subcontinent service AM1.
For the latest port and vessel statuses or situation updates, please refer to the seaexplorer alert map.
